The NSLS Leadership Fellowship (formerly Internship)1 is a highly competitive opportunity designed to help you strengthen leadership capabilities, develop career-ready skills valued by employers, and earn a paid stipend.

Strengthen leadership and professional communication skills.
Work alongside a mentor to expand your leadership impact.
Lead meaningful initiatives that support chapter growth on your campus.
Collaborate with a cohort of fellows and build a national peer network.
Receive complimentary NSLS membership with access to scholarships, events, and career resources.
Access Advanced Leadership Certificates at no additional cost ($1,200 value).
Opportunity to earn college-level credit (acceptance determined by the receiving institution).
Enhance your resume with documented leadership experience.
Each semester of successful engagement includes a $1,000 stipend (up to $2,000 total).
Participate in structured leadership training and professional development.
Recruit and empower student leaders to establish an executive board.
Build partnerships with faculty and staff to support chapter launch.
Engage in virtual training sessions and ongoing cohort meetings.
NSLS Campus Leadership Fellow
The National Society of Leadership and Success
[University Name] | [Semester Year]
Launched and led a new student leadership chapter.
Recruited and developed an executive board team.
Coordinated campus outreach and engagement initiatives.
Completed structured leadership training and mentorship.
Current college or university student with two or more academic terms remaining.
Strong academic standing and demonstrated leadership engagement.
Active involvement in campus or community initiatives.
Ability to commit up to 5 hours per week.
Strong communicator and self-starter comfortable collaborating with teams.
Reliable internet access for virtual meetings and training.
Your campus does not currently host an NSLS chapter.
Apply today to join a select cohort of student leaders expanding their impact and strengthening their professional readiness.
1 In 2026, NSLS elevated its Campus Internship to a Fellowship to reflect its competitive selection process (100 fellows annually), expanded leadership development, greater autonomy, and meaningful professional responsibility.
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